Hygiene Assistant

Overview

Here at Midwest Dental, supported by Smile Brands, we understand the demands of dentistry and the day to day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable. We are proud of exceptional teamwork and unite to work fairly and productively to get the job done.

In this Hygiene Assistant opportunity, you will support our Dental Hygienist in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Tues‑Thurs 8‑5pm & Fri 7‑4pm

• Greet and seat patients, ensuring their comfort throughout the appointment.
• Educate patients on home‑care instructions, oral hygiene, and preventive treatments.
• Support the hygienist with time management (flowing patients, scheduling assistance).
• Prepare hygiene rooms for each patient (set‑ups, instruments, sterilized trays).
• Assist the hygienist chairside as needed (charting, suctioning, passing instruments).
• Take diagnostic‑quality Full Mouth (FMX), Bitewing and Panoramic radiographs.
• Review, update, and document patient medical histories and vital signs.
• Apply fluoride, sealants, and other preventive services as allowed by state regulations.
• Assist with periodontal charting and documentation using digital charting.

• WA RDA required
• Current CPR/BLS certification required
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards.

$20-$23/hr

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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